used 2001 325i...need tips

liltrunks

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hi all...just received a hand-me-down from my sister...2001 325i...not a bad hand-me-down if you ask me...anyways...i need some tips from you experts...

1- i think the outside color is metallic gray (don't know if there's a more specific color)...should i get the clear euro corners, sides, and rears? and if so...where's the best (cheapest) place to get them?

2- i was also thinking of getting the shadow grille and making the emblems black and white...i'm pretty sure you guys have seen your shares of bimmers but i haven't seen one yet in my color with these first two body enhancements...any advice?

3- was gonna get the k&n air filter to start upgrading my car but i figured i should ask people first...some people say the allowance for more air also allows more dirt to get inside...so now i'm not so sure...

4- i'm not a racer but i like driving fast and taking corners fast...so i was thinking of getting a front strut bar...will it really make a difference? or is it not worth the money...any recommendations?

5- i've already cleaned up the interior using meguiar's products...but my sister has kids and they've done some damage....any advice on removing show scuff marks from the back of the seats?...also any advice on removing a very small, very faint, but very bothersome crayon/marker line on the interior roof?

if anyone could answer any of these i'd be grateful...i've already done my share of searching the web and whatnot...just wanna hear some opinons...also any other useful tips or advice you guys wanna share is greatly appreciated
 

rjp325i

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The color you have sounds like it is the steel grey metallic.

The front strut brace will help keep the proper wheel alignment specs. However, the E46 is stiffer than the E36 and E30. I don't know whether the rest of your suspension is std or sport so it is hard to say for sure whether you will notice a difference. If you do driving schools I would recommend one. I am going to install the factory M3 strut brace on my 330i w/ZHP. I do not intend to use a K&N filter or any other brand. They make little difference except for sound although some people love them.

I've used carpet /unholstery cleaner all over with success on previous cars (E30). I have not had to contend with that problem on my E46. Whatever you try, try it on a non noticeable as possible sample area first.
 


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